PERMIAN BASIN PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC

EIN: 203221344 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MIDLAND, TX

Total Revenue
$1,900,131
Total Expenses
$2,269,599
Total Assets
$6,997,164
Net Assets
$5,890,643
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LAURA WOLF
Phone
4325635728
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

PERMIAN BASIN PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

BASIN PBS IS WEST TEXAS CLASSROOM. THE AREAS LARGEST STAGE FOR THE ARTS AND A TRUSTED WINDOW TO THE WORLD. OUR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND OPENS UP THE WORLD TO THEM IN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE WAY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,652,436
Program Service Revenue $45,900
Investment Income $53,005
Other Revenue $148,790
TOTAL REVENUE $1,900,131

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $845,167
Fundraising Expenses $147,201
Program Expenses $1,563,126
Other Expenses $1,424,432
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,269,599

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,900,131 $1,781,348 +0.1%
Expenses $2,269,599 $2,078,409 +0.1%
Net Income $-369,468 $-297,061 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
55

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$140,065
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA WOLF GENERAL MGR 55.00
Officer
$140,065 $0 $140,065
FELIZ ABALOS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA BURNETT VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY BURNETT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT CANTY PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENA CAREY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON CHESNUT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA HARTWIG SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE JOHNSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNY LUNDA TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARANA SAVAGE PAST PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFERY BRYDEN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,900,131 $2,269,599 $6,997,164 $-369,468
2024 $1,781,348 $2,078,409 $7,459,813 $-297,061
2023 $1,695,077 $2,019,556 $7,759,190 $-324,479
2022 $1,865,396 $1,931,204 $6,948,171 $-65,808
2021 $2,173,664 $1,891,055 $6,984,895 $282,609
2020 $2,219,104 $1,628,095 $6,796,191 $591,009
2019 $2,326,309 $1,836,168 $6,127,561 $490,141
2018 $2,297,808 $1,405,863 $6,227,572 $891,945
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